It's why the Retron 1 HD for instance has such lackluster video quality on a HDTV, despite the 720p HDMI output. Something such as the NES-on-a-chip is a single integrated circuit that contains a replica (Oftentimes not a particularly accurate replica) of the hardware circuitry of an older platform (Edit: This post has been slightly edited due to some inaccuracies subsequently pointed out System-on-a-chip are of course also used in some products that rely on software emulation, especially in the plug and play marketplace in recent years such as Nintendo's own NES/SNES Classic Edition). They're a hardware based solution and don't involve software code.

Fri 26th Feb You're mistaken about system-on-a-chip devices like the NOAC chip.

Does the release of the RetroN Sq indicate that you're heading down a more focused path, with consoles that just run a single format rather than several?

You've previously released the RetroN 5, which runs a whole host of gaming formats. The RetroN Sq is technically a home console, but we aim to make it small enough to be easily plug in and play on the go. We are most excited about the form factor of the RetroN Sq. The RetroN Sq offers a solution for anyone looking to play their cartridges in the simplest and easiest way possible, of course, while looking great as well. The Analogue Pocket, much like Analogue's other consoles, caters to a different market than the RetroN Jr. Analogue upholds the spirit and ingenuity that we ourselves try to uphold in the creative process. We are always excited to see projects from other companies, especially when it comes to retro gaming. How closely are you monitoring that particular product? You're not the only company entering this space in 2020 – Analogue is producing a handheld console that will run the same games.

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